City profile · Oklahoma · Census ACS 2023

Norman, OK

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Norman - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

128,714
Residents
$65,060
Median income
$239,300
Median home
$1,244
Median rent (state)

Norman - the verdict

Norman ranks in the 43rd percentile for household income and the 22nd percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

43rd
percentile, household income
53rd
percentile, home value
40th
percentile, median rent
22nd
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Norman, OK

Norman is a mid-sized U.S. city in Oklahoma, home to 128,714 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Norman households earn a median of $65,060 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 8.4%. Home values in Norman run a median of $239,300, and the median resident age is 31.6 years. About 46.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, while 59.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 433 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Stable), down 4% from five years earlier. Crime here tracks close to the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 2526.8 in FBI UCR data, near the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 60.7°F with 37.6 inches of precipitation per year and 4.1 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Oklahoma run below the national norm: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Oklahoma scores 87.8 (Well Below Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,244 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Oklahoma run around $205, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 91.3 out of 100 (Very High).

Population

128,714 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Oklahoma

Median Household Income

$65,060 /yr

Poverty 8.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

87.8 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Oklahoma average

How does Norman compare to other US cities?

Norman measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 43% higher than other cities
Home value 53% pricier than other cities
Median rent 40% pricier than other cities
Safety 22% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to Oklahoma alone, Norman ranks #161 of 203 Oklahoma cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Norman's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Oklahoma, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

43rdIncome percentile
22ndSafety percentile

43rd percentile nationally for median household income · 22nd percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Norman's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Norman's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 40 Avg. percentile National median
Norman's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Norman's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$239,300 47th percentile more affordable than 47% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). This entry sits in this band. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Norman $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Norman, OK Norman, OK's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Norman, OK-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Norman, OK median $65,060/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Norman, OK's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Norman, OK. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 46.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 8.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 59.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
128,714
Median Income
$65,060
Median Home Value
$239,300
Median Age
31.6
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Labor force participation
59.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
46.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2526.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
260.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2266.6
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
60.7°F
Annual Precipitation
37.6"
Annual Snowfall
4.1"

Schools

Total Schools
30
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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127,000 residents128,000 residents129,000 residents130,000 residents131,000 residents132,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 128,171 residents 130,943 residents ▲ +2.2%
Norman's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

🏗️ Stable
Total Permits (2024)
433
housing units authorized
Single-Family
418
detached homes
Multifamily
15
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
3.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 449
2020 795
2021 742
2022 425
2023 411
2024 433

Permit volume decreased 4% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
73.4%
Carpool
10.1%
Public Transit
0.5%
Walk
4.4%
Work from Home
10.1%
Other
1.5%

Based on 64,205 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Oklahoma - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$115
avg/month
Natural Gas
$50
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$40
avg/month
Total Utilities
$205
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Oklahoma state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Oklahoma state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Norman sits in

Cost of Living Index
87.8
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,244/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
91.3 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Oklahoma

Broken Arrow
115,919 people
Edmond
95,618 people
Lawton
90,662 people
Moore
63,045 people
Midwest City
58,170 people
Enid
50,821 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Norman's 128,714 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Fargo, ND
129,064 people
Lewisville, TX
128,313 people
Santa Clara, CA
129,239 people
Lehigh Acres, FL
127,391 people
Columbia, MO
127,200 people
Abilene, TX
127,130 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Norman's $65,060 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Hiawatha, KS
$65,058 median income
Norristown, PA
$65,058 median income
Schlater, MS
$65,066 median income
Port Morris, NJ
$65,070 median income
Elkhart, TX
$65,071 median income
Midpines, CA
$65,074 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Norman, OK Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Norman, OK - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 73.0% 11.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 9.0% White 73.0% Black or African American 5.0% Asian 4.2% American Indian 3.9% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 2.0% Two or more races 11.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Norman compares to nearby Oklahoma cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Norman (this city) 128,714 $65,060
Broken Arrow 115,919 $85,220
Edmond 95,618 $102,032
Lawton 90,662 $53,588
Census ACS 5-year FIPS OK FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Norman, OK?

What is the population of Norman, OK? +

Norman, OK has a population of 128,714 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Norman, OK? +

In Norman, the typical household earns $65,060 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Norman? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Norman; the closest available measure is the Oklahoma state average, a cost of living index of 87.8 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Oklahoma vary by metro area.

Is Norman, OK safe? +

Norman has a total crime rate of 2526.8 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Norman, OK? +

A typical home in Norman is worth $239,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Norman? +

The average annual temperature in Norman runs 60.7°F, 37.6 inches of precipitation, and 4.1 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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